Maria Jessy v. The Commissioner Of Land Administration

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Maria Jessy ... Petitioner -vs1.The Commissioner of Land Administration, Land Administration Office, 2nd Floor, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600005.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

4.The Tahsildar, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pass necessary orders by considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.12.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Jaya Vasanthan For Respondents : Mr.R.Ragavendran Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pass necessary orders by considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.12.2025.

2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the subject property. Though the petitioner submitted a representation to the respondents seeking separate Patta, no action has been taken till date, compelling the petitioner to file the present Writ Petition.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation will be considered and appropriate

orders will be passed on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

5. Recording the above submission, and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the fourth respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.12.2025, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to all the necessary parties, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Needless to state that in the event of any rival claims, the parties are at liberty to work out their remedies before the Civil Court. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 05.02.2026 smn2 To:- 1.The Commissioner of Land Administration, Land Administration Office, 2nd Floor, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600005.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

4.The Tahsildar, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai.

K.SURENDER , J.

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